NOVEL~*Hiding behind a Stranger*~THREAD 43-CHAPTER 48 Upd 1st May

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Prologue

Three Great Emperors had toiled hard to build the vast and flourishing legacy of the 'Mughal Empire', keeping relative peace by unifying its Mughals and Hindus. However; by mid 1600s, cracks began to appear in its solid foundations. Insecurities crept in through the gaps, widening the gulfs between the two religions once again.

With the old Emperor becoming too feeble to take charge and his jealous successors remaining preoccupied with expansion and power, the damage was never repaired. Not surprising then that new rebellions arose every day. Violence escalated, claiming many innocent lives.

Yet; in the midst of such turmoil and peril, there bloomed a beautiful story - much like a lone flower blossoming upon the steepest edges of a cliff - a story of love, of sacrifice and honour!

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Forced to flee from her motherland, the one home she knew... forced to leave behind her people, for whom, she was their only hope...forced to grievously abandon the last rites of her loved one while the flames on the pyre were still ablaze...the orphaned heiress of 16 overcame grief and many shortcomings, as she embarked on a long dangerous path... setting out to seek help and support, for her people and her lands...

Till a chance stay with a complete stranger would change the course of those very plans forever!

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Being the most shrewd, determined and unforgiving of the lot meant he was formidable... a force to be reckoned with... it also meant he could have owned it all - riches, power, women and fame... but, he fancied none of it...

As a recluse with simple tastes, the rich life held no real appeal... power didn't tempt him... women didn't interest him... his passion was work and his only family were a few loyal friends... he had decided that he wanted little else in life...

Till a chance visit from a complete stranger would change that decision forever!

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Part 2 Individual links

Part 3 Individual links
Link to Chapter 37 https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/jodha-akbar/4865965/novel-hiding-behind-a-stranger-thread-32-chapter-37-upd-jun-28th
Link to Chapter 39 https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/jodha-akbar/4897456/novel-hiding-behind-a-stranger-thread-34-chapter-39-2-parts-sep-17th
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS

Takht-e-Sulaiman - Solomon's seat i.e. Emperor's throne (Urdu/Persian)
Shehzade - prince (Urdu/Persian)
Shehenshah - Emperor (Urdu/Persian)
Wazir-us-Sultanat - Chief minister (Urdu/Persian)
Farmaan - official decree/document (Urdu/Persian)
Maharaj/Maharani - King/Queen
Maharaj - Chef/Cook
Kunwar - Prince (Generally used in Rajputana)
Baisa - Lady/Miss/Mrs/Madam (Marwari)
Banna - Mr/Sir (Marwari)
Sahib - Mr/Master/Sir (Urdu)
Sahiba - Ms/Mrs/Lady (Urdu)
Dams - copper coins
Vaid - Doctor/Healer
Ustad - Teacher/ Master of arts (Urdu)
Caravansarai - Caravan site
Kotwal - Town chief
Kos - old measurement system of distances, used in India
Tahar - battle axe (Urdu/Persian)
Khuda Hafiz - Farewell greeting which translates into 'May God be your protector' (Urdu/Persian)
Adab/Adaab - Words of Salute/respect (Urdu/Persian)
Taslim - A salute (Mughalian)
Hukum - Sir (Used commonly to address Rajput royalty)
Salaam - A form of greeting that translates to 'Hello/Hi' (Urdu/Persian)
Shubh Ratri - Good evening/Good night (Marwari)
Shubh havar - Good Morning (Marwari)
Padhar jo Sa - I shall leave now (Marwari)
Zergul - Calendula flower
Chulho - Wood fire stove
Ganjifa - A card game, slightly similar to poker
Ahadi - Elite bodyguard, who've received specialist training
Muqannis - Specialist canal diggers/workers
Qanat - Canal
Masaka - Mosquito. (Masaka fever - Malaria)
Wali - Guardian
Nikah - Islamic wedding ceremony
Valeema - Islamic wedding reception
Saleem Shahis/Shahees - A special kind of shoe/jootis stylised during Jahangir's time
Chaupar/Chausar/Chaupara/Chausara - A dice game famous in India for centuries. Similar to Ludo

Bhagwaan ri kirpa bani rehve. Sab chokho hove. Jivta reijo sa. - Wish you all the best... may you be successful in everything you set out to do.

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A laptop, a dictionary, some imagination and loads of dreams... Trying my hand at writing, once again...

Great to be back on this platform... looking forward to regularly catching-up with my lovely old friends ... looking forward to making new ones too!

Thank you all for being here... and for your support... it means a lot... 🤗

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Story so far by Saraswathi aunty
Chapter 48.

The Story hurts us thus..

Will any separation be shown more tragic
Than the one that the Author describes in the chapter of her epic?
Though she hinted already in the teaser that preceded
The readers haven't recovered from the shock that it triggered
The circumstances are not favouring our protagonist
By the plotting of the Kunwarsa , evil minded and antagonistic
Who sees that the Shehzaade's mind is poisoned
Against his trusted man, for whom his heart is always moistened..

The Shehzaade wants to investigate into the matter
He summons his Advisor to go deep into it faster
The Advisor promptly goes to meet the evil General
Not only for his Huzoor, but for for his own reasons several
The General welcomes the news and the conveyor with open arms
Rejoicing as if he is equipped with latest firearms
The partners in crime both conspire together
The General taking a vow to crush his rival altogether..

While he is is planning the canal network with all foresight
He gets the bad news about the death of his trusted men eight
And the Kunwar's meeting with the Moghul Prince Royal
To level charges against him, who has ever been loyal
He is greatly disturbed by the incidents that are going on
She is upset that her folly caused the turmoil that has come upon
One quick glance inside his chamber makes her assess
The raging tempest in his mind, which she wants to redress

He repents saying 'Trust is like a glass so delicate..
Once broken to pieces , it will be difficult to re-create..'
She feels guilty and apologises for her action
That has brought them to face such a grave situation
He pacifies her and gets ready to rush to the Capital
To meet the Shehzaade, which is the only way practical..
She is confident that his Huzoor will trust him
He dreads the consequences if it went against him

He finally takes leave of her after arranging for her safety
With his close associates leaving instructions a plenty
We are reminded of his words to the Huzoor earlier
'I realised I couldn't sit by and let her die... not today... not ever'
She is the ideal wife of an ideal man, the warrior without fear
'I will be strong, henceforth... not become weak or shed tears..
Harka Bai chooses to be Khan Sahib's strength not his weakness'
With this he departs abruptly , leaving her teary and speech less..

These are the words of the author chosen to end this chapter..
Leaving the readers with heavy hearts, unable to think anything further

"Gone was the protective roof over Parnagarh, with the departure of the Mansabdar

Leaving her lands and people vulnerable and exposed to the elements bizarre.

Sadly, the lands and people knew not of the dark dismal cloud gathering elsewhere

Gaining momentum as it rippled closer, to bring true everyone's worst nightmare!

And along with that tempest would come the dangers of many-a-predator,

Including the lowest of the lot that'd feast on the flesh of the weak, the vulture. "







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First to report on duty.😃
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Congratulations everyone for new home !🤗
Thank you Lashy di !🤗
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Chellam, did you really fall flat on the stage?😲
Was Mr.Chellam just in the audience or did he hold you in his strong arms and whisper something in his genteel voice?🤪

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Originally posted by: Sandhya.A

First to report on duty.😃


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Congratulations everyone 🥳 Thanks Lashy di for our new home 🤗

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